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Peter Billingsley, who endeared himself to moviegoers for his portrayal of Ralphie in the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story," has purchased a condominium in Marina del Rey for $1.025 million. The roomy, two-bedroom unit has 1,850 square feet of interior space plus a landscaped 900-square-foot terrace. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a living room fireplace and maple floors are among the features. There are 2.5 all-marble bathrooms. The late-'90s building has round-the-clock security, a gym, a swimming pool and a spa. The purchase came on the heels of Billingsley’s sale of his 2,200-square-foot house in Hollywood Hills for $1.375 million. The 43-year-old actor-producer...

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Peter Billingsley, who endeared himself to moviegoers for his portrayal of Ralphie in the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story," has purchased a condominium in Marina del Rey for $1.025 million.
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"I started my career at HBO and had...

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